I'm Amanda A., the breeder behind AA Aussies located in Dalton City, IL. I work very closely with all of our adults and puppies to provide the best life for them, with us and with their future families. We are available for lifetime support as well.
Australian Shepherds are our passion, and we can't imagine spending our lives without them. We are dedicated towards achieving excellence and healthy family pets, and we love to raise puppies and prepare them for their forever homes.
Q. & A. with Amanda
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red & white, black & white, blue merle, black tri, red tri, red merle, red, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
JJ
Went home
Male
Kiara
Went home
Female
Sarah
Went home
Female
Pope
Went home
Male
John B
Went home
Male
Cleo
Went home
Female
Weezy
Went home
Female
TK
Went home
Female
Hodor BTM
Went home
Male
Candy BMF
Went home
Female
Amore BTF
Went home
Female
Darling RTF
Went home
Female
Rose BMF
Went home
Female
Romeo RTM
Went home
Male
Cupid RTF
Went home
Female
Valentino RMM
Went home
Male
Sweetie RTF
Went home
Female
Arrow Male
Went home
Male
Pebbles
Went home
Female
Betty
Went home
Female
Wilma
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Howard
Went home
Male
Amy
Went home
Female
Penny
Went home
Female
Raj
Went home
Male
Sheldon
Went home
Male
Leonard
Went home
Male
Lucy
Went home
Female
Sally
Went home
Female
Marcie
Went home
Female
Linus
Went home
Male
Snoopy
Went home
Male
Charlie
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Amanda
Amanda has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $350 non-refundable deposit and between $650 - $1,650 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes age appropriate vaccinations, registration paperwork either ASDR or AKC, vet exams, health guarantee, socialization and training. Deposit is transferable, but not refundalble.”
Contract & health guarantee
Amanda may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Amanda offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Amanda directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Amanda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Dalton City, IL
Other pick-up locations
More about Amanda
Club memberships
Amanda is a member of 4H and Decatur Obedience Training Club.
Amanda has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Amanda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Amanda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
AA Aussies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Mousse, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Mousse
Mousse is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Amanda decided to make him part of their program. Amanda has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Stark, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Stark
Stark is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Amanda decided to make him part of their program. Amanda has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Alaska, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Alaska
Alaska is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amanda decided to make her part of their program. Amanda has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Sundae, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Sundae
Sundae is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Amanda decided to make her part of their program. Amanda has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
AA Aussies reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Miniature Australian Shepherds.
DNA Coat/Trait Panel, DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).